A day out booked with the Transpennine Rail Sale up to Middlesbrough and Redcar costing £1 each way. Started off heading out to Great Ayton, a picturesque village overlooking the Roseberry Topping mountain, visited “The Royal Oak” and “The Tannery” here. Headed back into Middlesbrough, well known for its Steel and Chemical industry. Visited 3 Micropubs here to start with, “Bottled Note”, “Twisted Lip” and “Infant Hercules”, before heading to the edge of town to visit “Play Brew Co” and “Chapel”. Last call of the day was to Redcar, visiting “The Cleveland”, home of Redscar Brewery and finishing with 2 micropubs, “Ritas Pantry” and “Gypsy Rover”.
Category Archives: North Yorkshire
10/02/24 – Guisborough
Another bus journey from Scarborough taking me to Guisborough via Whitby. Guisborough is a historic market town with a rich history dating back to the 12th century. It is also home to the Guisborough Priory ruins which are a popular tourist attraction. Started here with a visit to the Brass Monkey Beer Boutique on the high street, before heading out to Guisborough Brewery.
09/02/24 – Whitby
A Friday visit around Whitby heading out on the X93 bus from Scarborough taking around an hour. Whitby is well known for its picturesque harbour, cliff top views and its historic abbey ruins. It is famous for its association with Captain James Cook who served his apprenticeship in the town. As well as having both Dracula and Gothic connections. Whilst here I visited a number of Micropubs, Craft Bars, Independent Pubs alongside a Brewery Tap and a Brewpub. Lots of great quirky shops and streets to explore here.
27/01/24 – York
A trip out to York today. York is one of England’s finest and most beautiful historic cities. With Roman roots and a Viking past, York offers an eclectic mix of culture and history – with hidden gems and unique experiences around every corner. There are lots of great pubs to visit in York, too many for one day so this first trip features 16 of them and they all vary widely and offer completely different choices and experiences.
30/04/23 – Harrogate, Starbeck and Kirkstall
A day out over the first May Bank Holiday weekend. Visiting several Micropubs, Brewery Bars and Independent bars in Harrogate before heading up to Starbeck to Harrogate Brewing Co and The Office Micropub, and finishing at Hornbeam Park for Roosters Brewing Co Tap Room. Finishing off around Horsforth and Kirkstall.
10/09/22 – Masham
A Saturday trip up to the North Yorkshire Market Town of Masham. Includes tours around Theakston Brewery and Black Sheep Brewery along with a number of local pubs.
03/09/22 – Settle and Skipton
A trip up to the Historic North Yorkshire town of Settle visiting some local traditional pubs around the bustling market town, with a drop into a couple of bars in Skipton on the journey home.
30/04/22 – Skipton and Shipley
Group trip with the local Pub to Skipton Beer Festival followed by a trip around the Micropubs in Skipton and back home via Shipley. Early Doors After leaving the festival (held at the Town Hall), we first headed to Early Doors, small single room micropub. It takes its name from a comedy show called “EarlyContinue reading “30/04/22 – Skipton and Shipley”
19/02/22 – Cleveland Coast
A day out by train (and bus) from Northallerton along the Cleveland Coast to Marske on the Sea and Saltburn before heading back to Middlesbrough (with a drop into Redcar in the morning). Includes visits to various Micropubs along the way in Marske, Saltburn and Middlesbrough and a trip to Play Brew Co in Middlesbrough.Continue reading “19/02/22 – Cleveland Coast”
18/02/22 – Northallerton
A day out to the beautiful North Yorkshire market town of Northallerton. Some really historic and interesting pubs in this small town. Includes visits to the local Micropub (Stumble Inn) and a pub which is down as of Regional Historic Importance (Masons Arms). Check out the Local “Bayonet Brewery” aswell which started in October 2021.Continue reading “18/02/22 – Northallerton”
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